MEDICINE CHEST NATURALLY WHITE

By LAN N. NGUYEN

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS|

Mar 10, 2003 | 12:00 AM

WHAT: Kingfisher Natural Toothpaste, from Kingfisher. WHY: Even before the organic movement became all the rage, shoppers trying to get in touch with nature could buy Tom's of Maine toothpaste. But as interest in this market has grown, choices have expanded. Fans - even skeptics - will want to try Britain's best-selling natural brand. It works without artificial flavors, colors or preservatives, and without animal products as well. There are four flavors - fennel, aloe vera/tea tree/mint, mint with lemon, and aloe vera/tea tree/fennel - as well as fluoride-free mint and fennel varieties. ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Calcium carbonate/chalk (an abrasive), glycerin (for moisture retention), aqua (water), silica, sodium lauryl sulfate and cellulose gum. DRAWBACKS: Some may find it a tad chalky, while others will think the mint flavors aren't minty enough. And unluckily for our coffee-addicted population, it's not a whitening toothpaste. COST: Available at natural-food stores, a 6.